How To: Replace Wheel Bearings 2wd
This how to will discuss replacing wheel bearing on a 2 wheel drive truck.
Tools needed:
1. Jack truck up and place jack stand to support the truck. 2. Remove both driver and passenger wheel. 3. Remove the 2 bolts 14mm that the red arrows are pointing at. Place to the side http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...4174fb42-1.jpg 4. Remove the 2 bolts 15mm that the red arrows are pointing at. Get some wire and tie it up out of the way. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/9c04fe0d.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/cc610fd2.jpg 5. Remove the dust cap. Use the hammer to tap it off. Once you get the lip exposed stick a screw drive to help pop it off. Set to the side http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/7456d6f2.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/178cc887.jpg 6. Remove the cotter pin. place cotter pin in dust came so you dont lose it http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/1f24e8a9.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/3fe4c891.jpg 7. Next is a cap that goes over the nut. You can slid it off or turn it and pull the nut off at the same time. Place the nut and cap in the dust cover so you dont lose it. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/913c5895.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/3f918a91.jpg 8. Once the nut is removed. Slid the rotor toward you and the front bearing along with the washer will fall out. Place washer in the dust cap. Discard the bearing http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/ec21a5bc.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/5d75205b.jpg This is what you have left once the rotor is removed. You can now clean all the old grease off. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/61b21367.jpg 9. Place the rotor on the ground with the studs facing the ground. You can lay it down on a piece of cardboard. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/d13b89be.jpg 10. Use a claw hammer to pop the rear seal out. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/f24ceb98.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/9679ada8.jpg 11. Then remove the bearing and discard. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/22680e3f.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/cde63643.jpg Now comes the hardest part. When putting in new bearings it is important that you also replace the races. The old bearing have created a wear pattern on the old races so the new Bering will not ride smooth. You can rent a tool to install the races if you want. You can use a punch or extension to remove them. It is ideal to have help or a vise you can place the rotor in to remove them. 12. Where the red arrow is pointing is where you wanna stick the punch or extension. Remove the back one first. Then repeat these steps to remove the front one. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/647519b1.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/bc20d0e2.jpg 13. You can hit it pretty hard as you will be discarding them after removed. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/2777a176.jpg 14. Remove all the grease and install the new set. Make sure to insert it the correct way. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/dcfefaf4.jpg 14.1 Flat side goes in (most will have a manufacture name on the flat side) http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/45ffbf1f.jpg 14.2 Beveled side out http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/76fbb185.jpg 15. Stick it in as far with your hand. Then use a hammer to lightly tap it into the hole. You may need to use the extension with a towel over the end to tap it all the way in. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/4285fb98.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/870ffa22.jpg 15.1 Once both front and back races are in take some grease and smear it all around in the inside. 16. Now you are ready to grease the bearings. There are actual tools you can purchase to aid in greasing them. If you dont buy them use your hands. Get some grease on your hand and force the grease into the bearings. Make sure the grease goes to the front of the bearing from the back side. Make sure to pack it in very well. You want it super greasy and all over the bearing. 17. Insert the bearing on the back side of the rotor and reinstall the seal. Tap it down with a hammer. 18. Put some new grease all over the spindle then Place the rotor back on the spindle and press it all the way back 19. Get you front bearing and place it back into the rotor (make sure it is greased) 20. Place your washer back on. 21. There are torque specs to reinstall this to "set" the bearing.
You can do it without a torque wrench just be sure it is not super tight and it has some play. 22. Reinstall the cotter pin 23. Reinstall the dust cap. 24. Now you need to reinstall the caliper and caliper bracket. You will need a C clamp to compress the piston. Be sure to remove the brake fluid resistor to help assist in compressing the piston You can use a big C clamp and a piece of wood or use a caliper compressor tool found in auto stores Put it on there and then crank it down compressing the piston. Advantage of C clamp and wood you can do both pistons at the same time http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/5b6278d0.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/65ba817f.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...s/eed82b23.jpg 25. Once bolt are compressed down slide the caliper back over the pads and tighten the bolts back down. It is advised to use some loctite on the bolts to prevent them from backing out. Proper torque for the caliper mounting bolt is 22-26 ft-lbs 26. You are all finished now replace the wheel and continue to the other side. |
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Hi, great write up I just had a few questions. You mentioned the brake fluid resistor. Is that a fuse we need to remove, or whereabouts would it be located. Also, if the wheel bearing races are completely stuck, we'd need a special tool to get them out right?. Would it be safe to leave the old races in and just replace the bearing? (I'm guessing not).
A friend of a friend mentioned that the rotors/wheel bearings need to be adjusted with a gauge to make sure there is not more then 5-7 thousands of an inch play in the wheel while it rotates and to make sure the spindle that the wheels go onto is smooth and meets minimum thickness requirements. Do you know the procedure for eliminating excessive play in the rotor? Thanks in Advance |
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Is this tutorial good for the front and rear bearings as well?
Also, im told there are two different sized bearings for my 2003 ranger, how do i know which size i need? Are both used on one vehicle? Or do i need to take it apart and look at it to measure? |
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I noticed as I was taking my rotors apart that the nut to hold the washer on was bigger than my biggest socket, a 24mm. Not sure how big it really is but I was able to get it off with a vice grip. Heres the thing, how am I supposed to get it torqued back down? Will I need some 30mm socket that ill only ever need for doing brake jobs? I noticed that it wasnt mentioned in the tools needed in this write up, is there another way to do it?
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You could tighten it down with vise grips and then back it off a little.
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Hello STL,
I want to thank you for this tut it was great and helped me every step of the way. I have compiled your tut into a MS Word Document for easy viewing on an Ipad or iphone. I was posting to ask your permission to post the document, in hopes to help others with your great work. Thanks again! |
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Just picked up the bearings today but wanted to make sure I have the right parts before I tear my wheel apart. The inner and outer bearings are two different sizes right? I watched a few videos and read some tutorials but I just kinda assumed there were two of the same bearing. After I bought them and saw the HUGE difference in size I was a bit confused, but I remembered the spindle tapers down to a smaller diameter so it makes sense. Just want to double check. Thanks!
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Yes they are different sizes the inner is larger and the outer is smaller. In this picture the outer is on the left and the inner is on the right. One thing i would like to add is, when you pound out the races make sure you rotate the areas in which you are pounding. For instance pound the top side of the race a few times, then the right side, then the bottom side, then the left. The races will come out much easier that way, but they are still a pain and a half to get out, so be patient.
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I figured if the spindle was tapered they must have been two sizes so I crossed my fingers and pulled it apart. I was able to get the races out pretty well with a long piece of copper and a 2.5lb sledge, tapping in the manner you described. Getting them back in was a lot easier. I froze the new races while I got everything apart and cleaned, then pounded them in with these punches I made at work: http://imageshack.us/a/img199/3043/img6370s.JPG http://imageshack.us/a/img715/2576/img6371a.jpg |
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Hate to bump an old thread but I am looking to replace the front rotors... I'm confused however about the bearings.. Do they come in the rotor itself? I ask because this picture from rock auto is confusing me on what I need to specifically get:
I have the front coil springs not the torsion bars if that matters? I see ALL different sizes of rotors. I've overwhelmed at what to get honestly mainly because of fitment and size. I am running the stock chrome wheels/tires. Also not sure on the pads as well since there are so many on the sites. Someone said only to go with: wagner, raybestos, motorcraft... I also read that I should replace the wheel bearings: Discuss How To: Replace Wheel Bearings 2wd - Ford Ranger Forum I see that some are in the rotor itself? How would I know? I have no problem doing the work myself I just don't know what to get honestly and are there different size wheel bearings depending on the rotor? I want to make sure I get everything. Do I have to worry about anything on the rear drum brakes? Do those need replaced like the front rotors? Sorry for all the questions., just a little lost at the moment... I found this: It's by RAYBESTOS Part # 66672R More Info {#1066672, 66672} Professional Grade; 5 Bolt Holes Front; RWD; 2-Wheel ABS; Front Coil springs http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...153&cc=1372676 That would work for the front since it says specifically coil springs and rwd/ 2-wheel right? This also looks to have the bearing in it already or no? Compare it to the Wagner which looks completely different yet still shows it would fit? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...630&cc=1372676 WAGNER Part # BD125777 More Info Brake Rotor/Hub Assy. Front; RWD; 2-Wheel ABS; Front Coil springs; 5 Stud Wheel; 261mm Dia. Rotor (Only 2 Remaining) Just want to make sure I do it properly and get the correct parts. Thanks, -Nigel |
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Appreciate the info!
One last question. So we need both the INNER and OUTER wheel bearings for each front wheel. From the pictures above it looks like one bearing is removed in picure 11, and then another bearing that sits in the race? Am I following this correctly? IE: I would need this: Which is the outer bearing and race: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...8_461303_4214_ And then I would need this as well: Which is the inner bearing and race: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...5_461303_4213_ And since they come in a two pack I would need to order two sets of each? Thanks -Nigel |
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